Hatton National Bank Ltd v. Whittal Boustead Ltd. – 1978_79 volume 2 page 257

In the case between Hatton National Bank Ltd. and Whittal Boustead Ltd., the court addressed the issue of whether an amendment to the plaint—introducing details regarding the publication of a “cheque irregular” endorsement—was necessary to raise the real issues between the parties and whether such amendment altered the nature or scope of the original action. It was held that the amendment served to clarify the plaintiff’s claims, specifically that the dishonor of cheques not only gave rise to a contractual breach but also a potential defamation claim, without creating a new cause of action or extending prejudice to the defendant, particularly concerning possible defenses such as prescription. Reliance was placed on Section 93 of the Civil Procedure Code and relevant precedents, with emphas